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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Lisbon, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Lisbon, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Lisbon (SFO-LIS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Lisbon that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Lisbon

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Lisbon.
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SFO-LIS
11h 05mdirect
LIS-SFO
13h 00mdirect
JetBlue
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SFO-LIS
11h 15mdirect
LIS-SFO
13h 05mdirect
Etihad Airways
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SFO-LIS
11h 15mdirect
LIS-SFO
13h 05mdirect
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Lisbon to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lisbon?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lisbon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Lisbon is January, where tickets cost £566 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,066 and £912 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Lisbon?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lisbon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Lisbon, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Lisbon

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (47% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Lisbon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Lisbon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Lisbon

  • Are there hotels in Lisbon Airport (LIS)?

    If you’re expecting to need some downtime when you land in Lisbon, you’ll be pleased to know that Tryp Hotel is there waiting for you. Only a few minutes walking from the main facility, it offers a relaxing sauna and steam room, massage and other spa services, laundry service, and even a full buffet.

  • Is there anything interesting to do at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Free time before takeoff? SFO has you covered. This artistic town offers a beautiful sendoff with live performances from local musicians throughout the facility. Check out the SFO Museum, highlighting the cutting-edge work of some brilliant artists. Aviation history buffs will definitely want to tour the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum.

  • Are the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lisbon Airport (LIS) kid-friendly facilities?

    Let them blow off some steam before takeoff and after landing. At SFO there are free play areas in terminals 1, 2, and 3, plus a nursery in each terminal if you need a little more privacy. Upon landing at Portela/Lisbon Airport (LIS), you’ll find a similar situation. There are several play areas in terminals, 1 and two located in terminal 2. Be aware these are in public areas and are not supervised. If needed there are a number of changing stations and private rooms to help you care for your baby upon arrival.

  • What’s the best way to get from Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to Lisbon city center?

    There are a few options to choose from depending on budget and time constraints. The city’s Metro (subway) system is well-connected to many areas of town and offers the “Aeroporto – Saldanha” line direct to Lisbon’s city center. The trip takes about 20 minutes, the same as a taxi. Taxis start at €20 (around $24.00) and maybe a good option if you have a lot of luggage. The city bus is another option and a budget-friendly one at just €4 ($5.00). Expect the trip to take around 45 minutes.

  • How should I get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The easiest option for getting to SFO is to utilize BART. The super reliable Bay Area Rapid Transit gets you to the airport on a timely schedule. The ride from downtown to the airport takes around 30min depending on where you’re coming from and costs about $9.65.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Lisbon flight route: Iberia, Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, Vueling, Finnair, and British Airways.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Lisbon flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Lisbon.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Lisbon on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lisbon from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lisbon with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lisbon from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Lisbon

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Lisbon to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £404 or less one-way.
  • A great way to unwind and get in travel mode, San Francisco International’s (SFO) Terminal 2 has a yoga room, located right after the security checkpoint.
  • If you have to get some work done en route, Lisbon Airport (LIS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) both offer free Wi-Fi to keep you informed and connected.
  • There are a number of lounges to choose from at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), so if it makes sense to check in early, you can find somewhere spacious to post up for a while. For Delta passengers, there’s a Sky Club at SFO.
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is often called Lisbon Airport, or Portela Airport. It is located around 4.5 miles from Lisbon’s city center.
  • Freshening up after your flight to Lisbon is easy at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), where a few of the lounges offer shower facilities that you can take advantage of.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Lisbon?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Monday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Friday

Etihad Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Saturday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

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Direct returns

Lisbon Humberto Delgado to San Francisco

Monday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Friday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

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directJetBlue
11h 05mSFO-LIS
directEtihad Airways
11h 15mSFO-LIS
directTAP AIR PORTUGAL
11h 15mSFO-LIS

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